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A delicious Crockpot Peach BBQ Chicken sandwich with melted cheese and coleslaw.

Crockpot Peach BBQ Chicken

Crockpot Peach BBQ Chicken combines tender shredded chicken with juicy peaches and rich smoky barbecue sauce for the ultimate easy summer meal. The slow cooker does all the work while fresh peach flavor balances the bold savory sauce perfectly. Serve it on sandwich buns, over rice, or piled onto sliders for a crowd-friendly dinner everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 sliders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 ripe peaches diced
  • 1 cup smoky barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 small yellow onion sliced
For Serving
  • 8 slider buns
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • slow cooker
  • Bowl
  • Forks

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
  3. Add the sliced onion and diced peaches to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Place the chicken on top of the peaches and onions.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and chili powder.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  8. Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well into the sauce and peaches.
  9. In a small bowl, toss the shredded cabbage with mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar.
  10. Spoon the peach BBQ chicken onto slider buns and top with cabbage slaw before serving.

Notes

Fresh ripe peaches create the best sweet smoky flavor, but firm peaches hold their texture better during slow cooking. Serve with grilled corn or a chilled pasta salad for an easy summer BBQ dinner.